According to an indictment by Peru’s public prosecutor’s office, Álvarez extorted, threatened and ordered the assassination ...

Reports of extortion are rising again in Peru, in part because victims are more willing to seek help from the authorities.

Amid the outcry after Mr Flores’ killing, President Dina Boluarte declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima. On March 25th ...

Now the extortion gangs terrorising Peru have set their sights on fee-paying schools, threatening to kill staff or parents ...

Trump said he didn’t want markets to fall, but also that he wasn’t concerned about the massive sell-off either, adding, ...

President under pressure - According to Peruvian police, the number of complaints filed for racketeering fell 13 percent year-on-year in 2024, to 19,443. But authorities admitted that many victims don ...

President under pressure - According to Peruvian police, the number of complaints filed for racketeering fell 13 percent year-on-year in 2024, to 19,443. But authorities admitted that many victims ...

Now the extortion gangs terrorising Peru have set their sights on fee-paying schools, threatening to kill staff or parents "inside or outside" the classroom unless they fork out tens of thousands ...

Every police force in England and Wales will have a dedicated officer to clamp down on the scourge of antisocial behaviour. These new officers will work with local people and businesses to develop ...